Westfield/Columbia built Western flyer repops

[Junk Man]

I recently picked up a late 80s Western flyer reproduction bike I'm looking for inspiration. Show me what you've done!!!

 

[Junk Man]

Here's mine

 

[1oldbikelover]

Here's mine

That's not junk, Junk Man. Now you have to change your name! Nice score, buddy!

 

[1oldbikelover]

Some day I'm hoping I'll come across a western flyer or Columbia repop locally, reasonably priced. Only repop I have is a '95 Schwinn 100 Anniversary cruiser.

 

[Junk Man]

Some day I'm hoping I'll come across a western flyer or Columbia repop locally, reasonably priced. Only repop I have is a '95 Schwinn 100 Anniversary cruiser.

I picked this one up in Reading. The Columbia repops are definitely higher quality.

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[1oldbikelover]

You lucky dog....I mean Junk Man.....nice local find in my 'hood. We'll have to go cruisin soon! Hope to ride up in Maine this summer at NERRB annual summer get together

 

[bigharley]

I have this bike well.most of it anyways. Mine needs wheels

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[late for dinner]

What a timely post Junkman,
While my Columbia is technically for sale, I am still messin' with ideas as parts flow between other projects.
If someone doesn't buy this one really quick...and I mean really quick....I'm leaning towards Resto Rod, Bobber or Boardtracker.
I hope to see what some other fellas might have done to their repops.
That could tip the scales on the ongoing inner debate I'm having regarding this bike.
All parts swapped and/or borrowed would benefit my 'keepers' handsomely and the bulk of the hulk would also have a forever home in a new state of cool.
Or....Someone just buys it.
Faded saddle and pedals already reassigned for now as well.
Bike in Toronto & Local Sale.

 

[1oldbikelover]

While my Columbia is technically for sale, I am still messin' with ideas as parts flow between other projects.
If someone doesn't buy this one really quick....I mean real quick....I'm leaning towards
Boardtracker or Bobber...
I think this one had a primerless paint job as evident flaking and I do not like decal striping.
Repop build off challenge or new home.
Bike is in Toronto, shipping would be killer, local sale or interesting crazy trades considered if you need to save this one from an uncertain fate.
Sorry for slight thread jack.
PM notes of interest on bike.
Faded saddle and pedals reassigned for now as well.

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I'd be more than "late for dinner" if I did a road trip for this jem!